Find out how popular the first name Demond has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Demond by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Demond is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Demond being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 19 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Demond.

The history of the first name Demond

The name Demond is a variant of the French name Desmond, which has its origins in the Norman French language. The name is derived from the Old French words "des" meaning "from" and "mund" meaning "protection" or "protector". The name was likely created in the 11th or 12th century during the Norman conquest of England.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Demond can be traced back to the 12th century in Ireland. It was the name of Desmond MacCarthy, a powerful Irish king and chieftain who ruled over the Kingdom of Desmond, which encompassed parts of modern-day County Cork and County Kerry. The name was also adopted by the FitzGerald dynasty, a prominent Anglo-Norman family that held significant power and influence in Ireland during the Middle Ages.

One of the most notable historical figures with the name Demond was Demond Tutu, the South African Anglican cleric and theologian who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his non-violent efforts to end apartheid in South Africa. Demond Tutu was born in 1931 and passed away in 2021 at the age of 90.

Another famous bearer of the name was Demond Wilson, an American actor best known for his role as Lamont Sanford in the 1970s sitcom "Sanford and Son". Demond Wilson was born in 1946 and is still living today at the age of 76.

In the world of sports, Demond Sanders was an American basketball player who played in the NBA for several teams, including the Boston Celtics and the San Antonio Spurs. Demond Sanders was born in 1970 and played in the NBA from 1993 to 2005.

In the realm of literature, Demond Mullen was an American poet and writer who gained recognition for his works exploring African American identity and culture. Demond Mullen was born in 1946 and passed away in 2014 at the age of 68.

Finally, Demond Green was a British artist and sculptor who was known for his abstract and minimalist works. Demond Green was born in 1932 and passed away in 2018 at the age of 86.

Data source

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